If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call the emergency services in your local area.
Headspace is meditation made simple. Learn online, when you want, wherever you are, in just 10 minutes a day.
https://www.headspace.com/IMAlive is a free, confidential and secure online chat service that provides live help to people in crisis.
https://www.imalive.org/Mental Health First Aid provides guidelines on what constitutes best practice first aid, as informed by expert consensus.
https://mhfa.com.au/mental-health-first-aid-guidelinesA range of online resources including blog, education Resources (including for children and teens), and tool-kits.
https://onlinecounselingprograms.com/resources/Thinkladder is an app that complements your wellness routine with personalised insights.
https://www.thinkladder.comAustralia
Mental Health Online is an internet-based treatment clinic for people with mental health challenges.
https://www.mentalhealthonline.org.au/Default.aspxAlgeria
Suicide Helpline Algeria is a phone counselling service.
0021 3983 2000 58
Kenya
Support Line Kenya provides counselling and mental health support.
+254 20 3000378
Liberia
Lifeline Liberia provides counselling between 9 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday.
6534308
Mauritius
Helpline Mauritius offers emotional support to people in Mauritius who are in distress or at risk of suicide.
230 214 2451
Morocco
Mental health support in Arabic and French.
+212 (6) 62 58 95 70
http://www.sourire2reda.orgSouth Africa
Lifeline South Africa is a 24-hour helpline.
0861 322 322
http://lifelinesa.co.zaArmenia
Trust Social Work and Sociological Research Centre is a 24 hour helpline.
(2) 538194
Bahrain
Bahrain Suicide Helpline is a phone counselling service.
0097 161 199 188
Bangladesh
Kaan Pete Roi is an emotional support helpline in Bangladesh whose mission is to alleviate feelings of despair, isolation, distress, and suicidal feelings among members of the community, through confidential listening.
http://www.shuni.orgChina
Beijing Psychological Assistance Hotline is a free, 24-hour crisis helpline.
800-810-1117
China
Lifeline Shanghai provides free and confidential emotional support and information 10am - 10pm, seven days per week.
(21) 6279-8990
Hong Kong
Suicide Prevention Services offers a range of mental health support services including a 24-hour helpline.
2382 0000
http://www.sps.org.hkIndia
India Suicide Prevention India Foundation is an online resource centre offering self-care, research, advocacy and training in suicide prevention.
https://www.spif.in/India
AASRA-Helps in suicide prevention is a 24-hour nationwide voluntary, professional and confidential service that provides access to crisis support and suicide prevention.
91-22-27546669
http://www.aasra.infoIndia
KIRAN offers 24/7 mental health support including mental health first-aid, psychological support, crisis management etc. in 13 languages (English, Hindi, Punjabi, Odiya, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, Telugu,, Assamese and Urdu)
1800-599-0019
India
iCALL is a telephone and email based counselling service run by School of Human Ecology, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, that offers free telephone and email-based counseling services, to individuals in emotional and psychological distress, across age, language, gender, sexual orientation and issues, through a team of qualified and trained mental health professionals.
https://icallhelpline.org/India
Fortis is one of the largest departments of mental health in India with more than 70 mental health experts working out of 9 cities under a unified program. Fortis run a 24 hour, 7 day a week helpline which is attended by trained psychologists
91-83-76804102
http://www.fortishealthcare.comIran
Iran Organisation of Well Being is a free, governmental helpline for a variety of problems such as marriage, family, youth, suicide, etc.
1480
http://moshaver.behzisti.irJapan
The Osaka Suicide Prevention Center provides a range of mental health information and support.
http://www.spc-osaka.orgJapan
TELL provides mental health support to english speakers in Japan.
03-5774-0992
http://telljp.comMalaysia
Lifeline Malaysia provides a counselling helpline.
+603-42657995
http://lifeline.org.myPhilippines
#MentalHealthPH believes that mental health is a fundamental human right. We aim to make mental health support more accessible for you—from stories and resources that inspire and educate, to professional services, facilities, and more!
(02) 1553
https://mentalhealthph.org/Singapore
Samaritans of Singapore provides 24-hour confidential emotional support to people who have difficulty coping during a crisis, who are thinking of suicide or affected by suicide.
1800-221 4444
http://sos.org.sgSouth Korea
Lifeline Korea offers 24-hour telephone service to people in South Korea who are depressed or at risk of suicide.
1588-9191
South Korea
Counsel24 provides counselling and mental health support.
1566-2525
http://www.counsel24.comSri Lanka
Sri Lanka Sumithrayo is available 365 days of the year to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing, feelings of distress or despair, including those that may lead to suicide.
(0)11-2692909
http://www.srilankasumithrayo.orgTaiwan
Taiwan Lifeline International provides a 24-hour helpline.
1995
http://www.life1995.org.twThailand
Samaritans is a non-denominational, non-profit volunteer organisation dedicated to reduce the incidence of suicide by befriending individuals in crisis and educating the community about effective prevention strategies.
(02) 713-6793
http://www.samaritansthai.com/Australia
Lifeline provides suicide prevention services, mental health support and emotional assistance, not only via telephone but face-to-face and online.
13 11 14
http://lifeline.org.auAustralia
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
1800 55 1800
http://kidshelp.com.auAustralia
spur:org makes it an easier option for people to take positive action than to suicide - through a range of campaigns and projects that target specific demographics.
https://www.wearespur.com/orgAustralia
beyondblue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
http://beyondblue.org.auAustralia
ReachOut helps under 25s with everyday questions through to tough times. Visit now to get the tools you need to make life easier.
http://au.reachout.comAustralia
headspace is a national youth mental health foundation dedicated to improving the wellbeing of young Australians.
http://headspace.org.auAustralia
RUOK aims to inspire Australians to have regular, meaningful conversations about mental health.
http://ruok.org.auAustralia
Suicide Call Back Service provides free phone, video & online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.
1300 659 467
http://suicidecallbackservice.org.auAustralia
MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men.
1300 78 99 78
http://mensline.org.auAustralia
TIACS is a free and confidential counselling service for truckies, tradies, blue collar workers and those who care about them, available Australia-wide. (Mon-Fri 8am-10pm AEST)
0488 846 988
https://www.tiacs.orgAustralia
QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
1800 184 527
https://qlife.org.au/Fiji
Wesley Church Counselling Services provides mental health support.
679 302998
New Zealand
Lifeline NZ provides free, 24-hour counselling and phone help lines.
0800 543 354
http://www.lifeline.org.nzNew Zealand
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing.
http://www.mentalhealth.org.nzPapua New Guinea
Lifeline Papua New Guinea provides counselling over the phone and face-to-face.
675 326 0011
Samoa
FLO offers a free suicide counselling service.
800 5433
https://www.flosamoalife.com/Albania
Suicide Helpline Albania is a suicide and mental health support line.
127
Belgium
Centre de Prévention de Suicide provides suicide prevention services.
0800 32 123
http://www.preventionsuicide.beBelgium
Do you want to talk about what concerns you? Or are you looking for a way out of your small or large worries? Call or chat anonymously and for free with someone from Tele-Onthaal—a 24-hour support line.
106
https://www.tele-onthaal.beBelgium
Professional helpline for questions about violence, abuse, and child abuse.
1712
https://1712.beBelgium
Op zoek naar hulp? Bij de Zelfmoordlijn1813 staat er iemand voor je klaar. Elk gesprek is anoniem en gratis.
1813
https://www.zelfmoord1813.beBelgium
For all questions about alcohol, drugs, pills, gaming and gambling.
078 15 10 20
https://www.druglijn.beBelgium
Are you a child or young person and do you have a question, story or problem? At Awel, someone is ready to support you. Call, chat or email someone from Awel for free and anonymously.
102
https://www.awel.beBelgium
Nuraatikerover.be is a chat box for minors who have questions about or are victims of abuse, neglect or sexual violence.
https://www.nupraatikerover.beBelgium
Stop it Now! offers support to people who are concerned about their own sexual feelings or behavior towards minors and their loved ones.
0800 200 50
https://stopitnow.beCyprus
Cyprus Samaritans is a mental health support line.
8000 7773
http://www.cyprussamaritans.orgFinland
Suomen Mielenterveysseura provides mental health information and services.
010 195 202
http://www.mielenterveysseura.fiFrance
S.O.S. Amitié includes 44 regional associations that provide a range of mental health services and helplines.
http://www.sos-amitie.comFrance
Suicide écoute is a 24-hour suicide prevention helpline.
01 45 39 40 00
http://suicideecoute.pads.frFrance
Fil Santé Jeunes is an anonymous and free number for young people.
0800 235 236
http://www.filsantejeunes.comGermany
TelefonSeelsorge is a24-hour support line.
0800 1110111
http://www.telefonseelsorge.deGreece
Suicide Intervention Line is a non-governmental organization, with activities aimed both available mental health services and the implementation of social inclusion of vulnerable groups programs.
1018
http://suicide-help.grIceland
Hjálparsíma provides psychological support, counseling, listening and information.
1717
https://www.raudikrossinn.is/Italy
Telefono Amico Italia is a volunteer organisation that listens to anyone experiencing loneliness, anxiety, sadness, despair, anger or discomfort.
199 284 284
http://www.telefonoamico.itItaly
Servizio per la Prevenzione del Suicidio is a suicide prevention helpline whose mission is to give psychological and emotional support to anyone in suicidal crisis or in bereavement.
http://www.prevenireilsuicidio.itLuxembourg
454545 is committed to providing discreet help to people in need.
454545
http://454545.luNetherlands
113 Online provides a range of mental health support including a 24-hour support line.
0900 - 0113
http://www.113online.nlPortugal
SOS Voz Amiga is a telephone service for those in distress.
21 354 45 45
http://www.sosvozamiga.orgRomania
Alianţa Română de Prevenţie a Suicidului provides free and confidential telephone counselling.
0800 801 200
http://www.antisuicid.comRussia
Samaritans Russia provides counselling and mental health support.
007 8202 577 577
Spain
Telefono de la Esperanza provides mental health support and information.
91 459 00 50
http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.orgSweden
Mind provides free online and telephone counselling.
90101
https://mind.se/hitta-hjalp/sjalvmordslinjen/Switzerland
The Samaritans Switzerland provides a range of help services and helpline.
143
http://www.143.chUK
Prevention of Young Suicide operates a helpline providing short-term support and advice for anyone concerned about themselves or a young person they know.
0800 068 41 41
http://www.papyrus-uk.orgUK
CALM is a campaign aimed at bringing the suicide rate down among men aged 15–35 years.
0800 58 58 58
http://www.thecalmzone.netUK & Ireland
Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide.
116 123
http://www.samaritans.orgA depression and suicide prevention resource guide for North America.
https://www.columbusrecoverycenter.com/depression-resource-guide/Bahamas
For anyone in crisis due to any kind of abuse. Available 24/7.
(242) 328 0922
Barbados
Samaritans of Barbados provides phone, letter and e-mail support.
(246) 42 99 999
Canada
A safe space for young people to share their thoughts and feelings.
http://youthspace.caCanada
Kids Help Phone is a nationwide 24-hour, toll-free, confidential crisis line and counselling service available to Canadians under the age of twenty.
1800 668 6868
http://org.kidshelpphone.caCanada
The Centre for Suicide Prevention provides information and resources to reduce the suicide rate and minimize the harmful consequences of suicidal behaviour.
http://suicideinfo.caCanada & USA
Trans Lifeline is a toll-free crisis helpline available in the United States and in Canada for transgender people staffed by transgender people.
877-330-6366
http://www.translifeline.orgCosta Rica
Free telephone counselling service operating Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
2272-3774
https://psicologiacr.com/aqui-estoy/Honduras
Telefono de la Esperanza provides mental health support and information.
(00 504) 2558 08 08
http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.orgUS
The Recovery Village Drug and Alcohol Rehab delivers comprehensive treatment services for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders across the US. They also offer a drug addiction hotline.
888 910 2190
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/USA
A carefully curated list of mental health and substance use resources for black, indigenous, and people of color.
1-866-720-1044
https://liveanotherday.org/USA
Addiction Centre provides free online information for those with a 'dual diagnosis' (addiction coupled with mental ill health) and to support them on their path to recovery
(833) 918-0376
https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/dual-diagnosis/USA
Addiction Resource has compiled a list of LGBT friendly drug rehab centres in the US.
https://www.addictionresource.net/best-drug-rehab-centers/lgbt/USA
Although Choice Mutual is not a mental health support service, their website has a wide range of information and links for those dealing with deaths, traumas, or disasters.
http://choicemutual.comUSA
DrugRehab.com provides information, resources, and treatment for people battling addiction and related conditions. They additionally have support information suicide and suicide risk relating to substance abuse.
http://DrugRehab.comUSA
MHA is the nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.netUSA
Maryville University’s Mental Health Resources for College Students Guide provides information about the most common mental health concerns for young adults transitioning to college, including stress management, depression, suicide, substance abuse, and sleep health.
http://maryville.eduUSA
MentalHealth.gov provides one-stop access to U.S. government mental health information.
http://www.mentalhealth.govUSA
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
http://www.nami.orgUSA
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention helpline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
1800 273 8255
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.orgUSA
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
1-866-488-7386
http://thetrevorproject.orgArgentina
Teléfono de la Esperanza provides mental health support and information throughout Argentina.
902 500 002
Bolivia
Telefono de la Esperanza provides mental health support and information.
(00 591 4) 4 25 42 42
Brasil
CVV provides 24-hour mental health support by chat, phone, skype and email.
188
http://www.cvv.org.brColombia
Telefono de la Esperanza provides mental health support and information.
(00 57 4) 448 2945
http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.orgEcuador
Telefono de la Esperanza provides mental health support and information.
6000477
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